Al-Asheikh calls for Haj sans disorder
They will create awareness among the women and families in the Grand Mosque and Makkah and spread the message of moderation and counter extremism.
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MoI: No leniency in ‘Haj without permit’
This will be for every pilgrim he transports without a Haj permit. The court will demand confiscation of the vehicle in transporting the violators. The violator will be named and shamed.
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Holy sites operation plan for Haj okayed
The plan also includes ensuring that the restrooms in the holy sites are ready for use. They are in the form of 484 complexes containing over 30,000 toilets ready for use by the pilgrims.
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Saudi Civil Defense deploys 17,000 officers, 3,000 vehicles for Hajj
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926,726 pilgrims arrive; 11% increase seen over last year
On the other hand the tawafa establishment for the pilgrims from Arab countries have employed 349 women to serve its pilgrims.
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Mohammed Abdullah Al-Quwaihis, mayor of Makkah city
Mohammed Abdullah Al-Quwaihis has been the mayor of Makkah since February 2018. Al-Quwaihis obtained a degree in chemical engineering from King Fahd University of Petroleum and Minerals in 1978, and after graduation he worked as an engineer at the Saudi Industrial Research and Development Center. He served as director general for projects and maintenance at the Ministry of
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Etihad Airways prepares for Haj season
Extra provisions will be made inflight by the cabin crew to meet pilgrims’ requirements, including facilitating the performing of ablutions, advising them of the entry into Al Miqat (state of sanctity), and the changing into Ihram robes.
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88,000 Iranian Hajj pilgrims arrive in Saudi Arabia
RIYADH: Around 88,000 Iranian pilgrims have arrived in Saudi Arabia to perform this year’s Hajj, the head of the office for Iranian pilgrims’ affairs Nasser Jaber Hweizawi said. The pilgrims experienced a high level of service provided by Saudi authorities at Prince Mohammed Bin Abdulaziz International Airport in Madinah and King Abdulaziz International Airport in Jeddah,
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Khaled Al-Faisal: Doubting Saudi Arabia’s efforts to serve pilgrims is politically motivated
“The Kingdom’s policy is to make Makkah and the holy sites a world example of the modern, futuristic, civilized city. I hope to see all the holy sites functioning fully electronically,” he said.
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First Russian pilgrims arrive in Kingdom
RIYADH: Al-Batha Border Port between Saudi Arabia and the UAE has received the first group of pilgrims coming from Russia to perform Hajj rituals, the Saudi Press Agency reported on Saturday. Upon arrival, they were received by the head of the port, a number of its senior staff and representatives of the Ministry of Hajj and Umrah. So far, the number of pilgrims who have
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Official inspects production line for Zamzam plastic cups
He added that a new mechanism will be laid down for storing new cups in the Grand Mosque, so that Zamzam water is available easily for the pilgrims, Umrah performers and visitors.
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Multilingual 911 helpline to provide vital services during Hajj
RIYADH: During the Hajj season, if you have an emergency and do not know who to call, just pick up the phone and dial 911. Whatever your emergency may be, whether you are lost and in need of directions, require help on the road, have a medical emergency, find an animal on the street or even if you have lost items, a team of competent young Saudis are prepared to help.
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